More than 100 archaeological sites, historical sites, museums and monuments across the country welcome the public tonight to enjoy the August full moon.

For another year, the activities of the Ministry of Culture and Sports will take place in 50 archaeological sites and museums, while 55 will remain open to the public with free admission.

The program mainly includes concerts, as well as theater and dance performances, poetry readings, film screenings, stargazing and excursions, many of which are organized in cooperation with local authorities and local clubs.

This year’s event will also be framed by events that will follow on the following days, 13, 19, 20 and 27 August.

This year, one hundred years after the catastrophe in Asia Minor, the event is dedicated to the event of the Exodus of Hellenism from Asia Minor and the trace that it left in the collective memory.

Scientifically, the August full moon is the last super full moon of the year. The next super full moon will come in a year, in August 2023. At the same time, this year, along with the super full moon, the peak of the “rain” of the Perseids also falls on these days.

Full moon at the National Archaeological Museum

On Friday, August 12, the National Archaeological Museum will celebrate the most beautiful full moon of the year with free admission from 20:00 to 23:30. Museum visitors will have a rare opportunity to take a night tour of the halls with ancient masterpieces.

This year the Museum’s action is dedicated to the secrets of antiquity. Starting at 8:30 pm, visitors’ eyes and steps will be guided to selected exhibits from the National Archaeological Museum’s permanent and periodic exhibitions on exciting and unexpected journeys through time.

It is noted that the start time for visitors to enter (with free admission) is 20:00, the last entry time for visitors is 23:30. The exhibition areas of the museum will be open until 23:45.

See the full moon at the Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum will celebrate the August full moon with Greek moon songs, film scores and famous foreign melodies performed by the historic Air Force band on the grounds in front of the entrance at 21.00.

The group is led by Episminagos (MS) Alexandros Litsardopoulos. Performed by: Elena Orphanidis and Angelos Musicas.

On that day, the museum will be open until midnight and admission will be free from 21:00, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the exhibition halls and enjoy the view of the Sacred Rock under the moonlight of the Attic night sky. The restaurant on the second floor will be open at the same time.